Searching for Shakespeare: The Dig at New Place, Stratford upon Avon

Director of Learning and Research at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Paul Edmondson invites the University of Warwick's Professor Carol Rutter to explore the new archaeological dig in the grounds of William Shakespeare's last home, New Place in Stratford upon Avon.

The project aims to locate any remains of the 16th century house and discover what life was like for the bard and his family. The film provides a first look at some of the finds discovered on the site including evidence of Tudor life that may have been owned by Shakespeare himself.

Professor Rutter is Director of the CAPITAL Centre and Professor of English in the Deaprtment of English and Comparative Literary Studies. Her main teaching and research areas lie in Shakespeare and performance studies.

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust was formed in 1847 and aims to promote the appreciation and study of the plays and other works of William Shakespeare and general advancements of Shakespearian knowledge, it has an extensive library and archive relating to the life and times of the bard as well as caring for the historical houses connected to the famous playwright.

To find out more about the dig - www.digforshakespeare.com

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Education

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• Shakespeare
• birthplace trust
• archaeological
• archaeology
• Paul Edmondson
• stratford Upon Avon

[Farllen123]

This is a remarkably unique opportunity for the public to literally unearth and discover more about Shakespeare's life and times. It makes me want to jump on a plane, cross the Atlantic, pick up a trowel or a sieve and celebrate the sheer joy of working "in" the past!